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Paris: L'Edition Francaise Illustree, 1918 289 pages. Many dozens of artistically presented black and white photographs. All text in French but for pages 286-288 which are in English. Prior owner's name upon decorated front free endpaper. Small crack along front hinge. Average wear externally. Damp stain to fore-edge of relatively few leaves. Ink stamp to base of half-title page. Sound copy.. Full-Leather. Good. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. ... more information

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Toronto: MacMillan, 1977 166 pages. Includes numerous wonderful black and white photographic plates. The delightful and very funny history of Canada's biggest and best-known radio station, CFRB. Will delight an audience far wider than radio buffs or listeners to CFRB. Unmarked. Nice copy.. Soft Cover. Good+/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ... more information

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Seattle, WA, U.S.A.: Rational Island Publishers, 1992 318 pages. Discusses re-evaluation counselling, social interaction and more. Three inch crease to lower corner of back cover. . First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good+/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ... more information

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Seattle, WA, U.S.A.: Rational Island Publishers, 1993 136 pages. "This, the fifth edition, is several times as long as the first edition. It reflects our progress. We have a much greater variety of experience - from teachers in many kinds of situations, in many parts of the world, communicating to a much greater variety of students." - Author. Moderate wear. Unmarked. Solid copy.. Fifth Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ... more information

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Ottawa, Canada: Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, 2000 202 pages. Family income, income equality, wages, employment, unemployment, work time, working conditions, poverty, social programs, taxes, and more. "A Careful documentation of two decades of bad policy and poor economic performance. Required reading for all policy commentators." - Mike McCracken, Chair-Infometrica. Staple puncture to front cover and first three leaves. Minimal wear.. Soft Cover. Near Fine/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7&... more information

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New York, NY, U.S.A.: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1982 192 pages including index and glossary. For beginners in the ancient hand crafts of spinning, dyeing, and weaving. Compiled specially for those readers who cannot have the benefit of regular personal instruction but must rely on printed words and illustratoins... the most useful and comprehensive volume available in the fascinating field of spinning dyeing and weaving." - from dust jacket. Above-average wear. Usual library markings. Binding i... more information

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Canada: NFB A Candid study of a director in action. Running time 49 minutes. Circa 1995? Average wear and library markings. . Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Ex-Library. ... more information

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Saint Louis, MO, U.S.A.: Mosby, Incorporated, 1987 276 illustrations. A functional text for the student of the anterior cruciate ligament and for the surgeon who is helping patients make decisions regarding the best treatment for them. These new concepts are coming from many disciplines and are synthesized by experts in the field. Includes references. Light wear. Clean and unmarked. Binding sound. Excellent copy. . Hard Cover. Near Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. ... more information

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Canada: Shires Books, 1977 144 pages. Signed and inscribed by Douglass upon title page. Black and white illustrations. Relates how Frank Jackson in 1904 left Southeastern England with his family for Medicine Hat, Alberta. This volume covers up to 1931. Card pocket inside front cover. No other library markings. Average wear. Binding sound. . Signed. Soft Cover. Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Ex-Library. ... more information

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Kearney, Nebraska: Pioneer Publishing Company, 1962 111 pages with black and white illustrations. Binding sound. Pages moderately soiled in general and a few pages have more pronounced stains on them but not enough to obscure any text. Author contends that "Johny can't read" because his books are full of pictures, rather than words. "Herewith we offer the first in a series of books for children to read, - books for readers, - not picture lookers. Books with stories, complete with plo... more information

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Canada: Self-Published, 1982 140 pages. Bibliography. Dozens of black and white photographs and line drawings. Divided into the following four sections: Features and Characteristics of the Welland Canal; Places of Interesst Along the Canal; Ships and Trade on the Canal; Canal Data and Information. An informative and visually appealing work. Clean and unmarked with moderate wear. Sound copy. . Soft Cover. Good+. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ... more information

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Canada: NFB, 1995 "A plea - particularly to prospective parents and adoption agencies in developed countries - to fully understand the complicated process of international adoption." - from case. Running Time: 1 hour. Above-average wear. Usual library markings . Fair. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Ex-Library. ... more information

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New York: Oxford University Press, 1985 396 pages including index and black and white illustrations. "The most important book on the history of American suburbs to appear since the publication of Sam Bass Warner's Streetcar Suburbs in 1962." - American Historical Review. Half-title page clipped. Average wear. Unmarked. . Soft Cover. Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ... more information

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Toronto, ON, Canada: MacFarlane Walter & Ross, 1992 277 pages. A travelogue through the mother years in which nothing escapes the reporter's scrutiny, no subject is taboo, and feminism is taken into the future. Tears and wear to dust jacket.. Hard Cover. Very Good/Fair. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ... more information

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Toronto: University of Toronto Press, 1983 330 pages including index and extensive notes. The raw facts and record of direct testimony presented make this a disturbing book. "Shows how institutions and practices, once established, lead to a state of mind in which no alternative seems feasible. What then to do about men whom the prison authorities feel they cannot handle in any way except isolation?... Jackson's book is remarkable in that it presents a model for reform." - The Honourable Tho... more information

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U.K.: New Burlington, 1991 127 pages including index. With 30 bright and unusual designs for every type of celebration, Festive Folding will delight and instruct the novice and enthusiast alike. Illustrated throughout. Book in very nice unmarked condition with negligible wear. Couple of closed tears to dust jacket. Nice copy.. Hard Cover. Fine/Good+. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. ... more information

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New York, NY, U.S.A.: Henry Holt & Company, 1993 160 pages. "Offers a clear and practical guide to the craft for all levels of artist, from home hobbyists to professional graphic designers and architects." - from back cover. Above-average wear. Usual library markings. . Soft Cover. Reading Copy. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Ex-Library. ... more information

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USA: Routledge, 1994 213 pages. "An especially articulate, accessible and comprehensive overview of the renaissance of cultural geography." - Geographical Review. Somewhat above-average wear. Pencil markings to contents. Worthy working copy. . Reprint. Soft Cover. Fair. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ... more information

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New York: John Wiley & Sons, 1985 622 pages including index. Focuses upon the world created by humankind, as expressed in the ways people have in effect dealt with the world. Abundantly illustrated. Moderate quantity of markings and high-lighting. Clean with moderate wear. Binding sound. 0.75" chip from back board. Solid and attractive working copy in glossy illustrated boards. . Hard Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. ... more information

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USA: Alaska Northwest, 1976 251 pages. Black and white photos reproduced. "Handlogger Jackson's story in his own words." - from Foreward. "Moving and exciting... a powerful story." - Logger's World. Average wear. Unmarked. Binding intact. A sound copy.. Reprint. Soft Cover. Good. Illus. by Dassow, Laura. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ... more information

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